In this amazing story, magical fairies arrive in London intending to take over the city - much to the bewilderment of the humans living there. On their way to England's capital city from the land of Elfdom is their charismatic leader Oberon and his partner in magic Titania. Their gang of hapless heroes include the chatty and jolly Mab, daring Puck, the ambitious and flamboyant Gloriana, the mesmerising Tinkerbell, and innumerable unnamable others. By order of the the princes, thrones, dominations and powers of Elfdom, ...
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In this amazing story, magical fairies arrive in London intending to take over the city - much to the bewilderment of the humans living there. On their way to England's capital city from the land of Elfdom is their charismatic leader Oberon and his partner in magic Titania. Their gang of hapless heroes include the chatty and jolly Mab, daring Puck, the ambitious and flamboyant Gloriana, the mesmerising Tinkerbell, and innumerable unnamable others. By order of the the princes, thrones, dominations and powers of Elfdom, the supernatural creatures have come to take over London and start a new government and council for the fairies. The fairies set about convincing the residents of London of their ideas for ruling and improving the city, their charisma and magic attracting growing support from politicians and duchesses, while the media reports the whole affair thoroughly baffled. A surreal comedy originally authored by C. E. Lawrence, "Much Ado About Something" takes inspiration from Shakespeare, this classic young adult fiction depicts London at the turn of the 20th century. Brought back to print in this new edition by Classic Works for Young Adults, this book is sure to entertain and bedazzle the modern day with its majestic story and cast of unusual and eccentric characters.
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